Transportation (Roads & Highways)

This bill expands existing school zone speed limit provisions to include non-public schools. It allows non-public schools to apply for reduced speed limits of 15 mph (down from the standard 25 mph minimum) for up to 1,320 feet along roads directly adjacent to the school building, entrance, or exit. The change modifies New York's vehicle and traffic law to explicitly define "school" as covering non-public institutions, aligning their eligibility with public schools for these safety zones. This policy change affects non-public schools seeking lower speed limits on nearby roads, without altering the existing engineering requirements for establishing such limits.

Authorizes and directs the department of transportation to conduct a study on proposed improvements of state route 303 in the town of Orangetown, county of Rockland.

This bill requires state, county, and local transportation agencies to design all publicly funded road projects - including construction, reconstruction, and major maintenance - to safely accommodate all users (drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders) through "complete street" principles. It applies to projects receiving both federal and state funding under transportation department oversight, excluding routine resurfacing but including projects with a 10+ year lifespan. The law mandates agencies consider factors like traffic volume, population density, and community input when planning, rather than automatically prioritizing vehicles. It does not change existing project approvals but sets new standards for how projects must be designed.